Is Soarin' Across America worth the wait?
Over the last 30 days, Soarin' Across America's posted standby wait averaged 31 min, from 13 min around 8 AM to 43 min around 3 PM. It's worth the wait if you go around 8 AM, when it averages 13 min.
On a quiet day vs a busy day
| Day | Average posted wait |
|---|---|
| Quiet day (lowest quarter of days) | 25 min |
| Typical day (middle) | 31 min |
| Busy day (highest quarter of days) | 35 min |
Each day's average posted standby wait over the last 90 days (90 days with data). Pick quiet dates on the crowd calendar.
Shorter waits nearby
| Ride (Disney California Adventure) | Average wait, last 30 days |
|---|---|
| Soarin' Across America | 31 min |
| Mater's Junkyard Jamboree | 15 min |
| The Little Mermaid - Ariel's Undersea Adventure | 14 min |
| Inside Out Emotional Whirlwind | 13 min |
Questions
How long is the wait for Soarin' Across America on a busy day?
Over the last 90 days (90 days with data), Soarin' Across America averaged about 25 min on a quiet day, 31 min on a typical day and 35 min on a busy day (the lowest quarter, middle and highest quarter of daily averages).
What can I ride instead of Soarin' Across America?
These rides in the same park averaged shorter waits over the last 30 days. Mater's Junkyard Jamboree averaged 15 min. The Little Mermaid - Ariel's Undersea Adventure averaged 14 min. Inside Out Emotional Whirlwind averaged 13 min.
Posted standby waits logged by RopeDrop from Oct 8 to Nov 7, 2026 (4,470 readings). Park-local hours. The verdict is a fixed rule over these numbers: under 20 min average = yes; a morning or other hour at 60% of the average or less (and 35 min or less) = yes, at that time; otherwise long all day.